With a playoff game on the line, Franklin Towne rose to the challenge on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Frankford Pioneers out 8-7. Winning may never get old, but Franklin Towne sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Jayden Ocasio made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ocasio was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Matthew Lawless was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Rivera, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Franklin Towne's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. As for Frankford, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-3.
Franklin Towne will head out on the road to face off against Central at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Frankford, they will be playing at home against Samuel Fels at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Samuel Fels is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
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